Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
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Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner, Mike LaTulip, J Leman and many others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.
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Ep. 1190 - Exclusive: AD Josh Whitman on 2025-26 year, what's ahead for Illini athletics
Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman sits down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner in his office to reflect on the 2025-26 year f...
Ep. 1189 - NBA Draft takeaways: Wagler headed to Hollywood; Dosunmu signs massive deal; Jakucionis to Milwaukee
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois one-and-done guard Keaton Wagler going No. 5 overall in the NBA Draft, how he fits wi...
Ep. 1188 - Kendall Gill on 2026 NBA Draft, Keaton Wagler & Bulls; WR Brody Knowles commits
Live from New York for the NBA Draft, Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner chats about Keaton Wagler's journey to Tuesday's big moment in Brooklyn,...
Ep. 1187 - 2026 NBA Draft preview & mock draft with Mike LaTulip & Isaac Trotter
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip and CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter join Jeremy Werner to preview the 2026 NBA Draf...
Ep. 1186 - Illini land 4-star WR Bennett Konkey, 3-star RB Steven Alexis
Illini Inquirer’s Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois landing commitments from four-star Geneva (Ill.) wide receiver Bennett Konkey and th...
Ep. 1185 - Kyle Tausk on Illini MBB's push for in-state stars; New Illini softball coach Jenna Hall
Illini Inquirer's Kyle Tausk joins Jeremy Werner to break down what he learned at the Riverside-Brookfield Shootout watching and talking with Illini C...
Ep. 1184 - Illini add four Class of 2027 commits; Players we need to talk about more
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the latest commitments for Illinois football, including 2026 Unity QB Dane Eisenmenger and fou...
Ep. 1183 - Why Lincoln Williams is an intriguing late Illini signing; What Quentin Coleman showed at AmeriCup
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks about the latest commitments for Illini football: DL Ryan Paulsen and QB Sladen Shack. Kyle Tausk then joins Wer...
Ep. 1182 - Why CJ Moore has Illini basketball at No. 1 in his 2026-27 rankings
The Athletic college basketball writer CJ Moore joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's run to the Final Four and his h...
Ep. 1181 - Tom Fornelli on the state of Illini football
CBS Sports college football writer Tom Fornelli, a U of I graduate, joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss his thoughts on Illinois football...
Ep. 1180 - Exclusive: Brad Underwood on Illini's Final Four run & offseason reload
Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner for an exclusive 40-minute interview, in which he...
Ep. 1179 - Illini football recruiting June official visits preview
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview a critical month of June official visits for Illinois football recruiting. The guys discuss ho...
Ep. 1178 - Scott Dochterman on the state of college football, the Big Ten and the Illini
The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the state of college football and tectonic shifts in the sport. Docht...
Ep. 1177 - Isaac Trotter on Andrej Stojakovic's official return to Illini
CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Andrej Stojakovic withdrawing from the NBA Draft a...
Ep. 1176 - J Leman's post-spring Illini football thoughts
All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois football's offseason changes, 2026 roster and expectations....
Ep. 1175 - Illini football mailbag with Joey Wagner
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner answer listener-submitted Illinois football questions on Bobby Hauck's 3-3-5 defense, expectations for...
Ep. 1174 - Super-sized Illini hoops mailbag with Kyle Tausk
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk answer listener-submitted Illinois basketball questions on Andrej Stojakovic, Ty Rodgers, Toni Bilic, t...
Ep. 1173 - Illini football's Class of 2027 in-state infusion
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling react to Illinois football landing three in-state commitments in a week — OL Mason Halliman, OL So...
Ep. 1172 - Illini football recruiting momentum; Stojakovic's stay-or-go decision
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football adding commitments from 2026 JUCO tight end BJ Thurman and 2027 Morton OL S...
Ep. 1171 - Yogi Roth evaluates Illini football, QB Katin Houser and new defense
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats about the latest in Illinois football recruiting, including three-star OL Mason Halliman's commitment. Then Yogi...
Ep. 1170 - NBA Draft lottery fallout & Combine preview; Eric Bossi on Illini hoops recruiting
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss what this week's NBA Draft Combine means for Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic...
Ep. 1169 - Adam Finkelstein on Keaton Wagler's NBA Draft stock, Illini basketball's highly-rated additions
CBS Sports' director of basketball scouting Adam Finkelstein joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's retention and high...
Ep. 1168 - Joe Henricksen on in-state recruiting importance for Illini hoops
City/Suburban Hoops Report's Joe Henricksen joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the state of in-state basketball recruiting, its importan...
Ep. 1167 - Reasons for optimism & concern for 2026 Illini football
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois firing softball coach Tyra Perry and EIU athletic director Tom Michael re-joining t...
Ep. 1166 - Chris Hine on the Illini Timberwolves: Ayo Dosunmu & Terrence Shannon Jr.
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois football coach Bret Bielema's comments on recruiting the Class of 2027 and then chats with the Star...
Ep. 1165 - Most intriguing Illini football players after spring ball
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss former Illinois basketball stars Terrence Shannon Jr. and Ayo Dosunmu helping lead the Minneso...
Ep. 1164 - Kyle Tausk on strengths & flaws of Illini hoops' offseason; Illini golf coach Mike Small on postseason play
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down the Illini basketball offseason, the strengths and potential flaws of the roster, individual...
Ep. 1163 - Stojakovic declares for NBA Draft; Illini's 2026 NFL Draft fits
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's Andrej Stojakovic declaring for the NBA Draft and Ayo Dosunmu's big wee...
Ep. 1162 - Mike LaTulip evaluates Illini basketball's offseason retool
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball offseason retention and roster retool. LaTulip brea...
Ep. 1161 - 247Sports' Kyle Tucker on Illini MBB's offseason
247Sports director of college basketball content Kyle Tucker joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illinois basketball offseason. Tucke...
Ep. 1160 - Andrej Stojakovic returns to Illini; 2026 F Zavier Zens commits
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois basketball and three-star Class of 2026 forward Zavier...
Ep. 1159 - Isaac Trotter on Final Four core returning to Illini
CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to talk about four key Illinois basketball players annoncing...
Ep. 1158 - Illini WBB coach Shauna Green; Lopati decommits; Spring football names to know
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discusses Illinois basketball's offseason, four-star QB Kamden Lopati's decommitment and names of inte...
Ep. 1157 - Providence guard Stefan Vaaks commits to Illini!
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball landing a commitment from Providence transfer guard Stefan Vaaks. The guys...
Ep. 1156 - Isaac Trotter on Illini's retention & transfer portal efforts
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois women's basketball landing LSU transfer guard Divine Bourrage and the latest with Illinois football...
Ep. 1155 - Mike LaTulip's Illini offseason plan
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illini's Final Four loss to UConn and preview the offseason. LaTuli...
Ep. 1154 - Illini fall 71-62 to UConn in Final Four
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's season-ending 71-62 loss to UConn in the Final Four. The guys discuss a...
Ep. 1153 - Adam Finkelstein & Kyle Tausk on Illini vs. UConn, Quentin Coleman's commitment
From the Final Four in Indianapolis, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois vs. UConn and four-star guard Quentin Coleman's commitment to...
Ep. 1152 - Final Four roundtable with Isaac Trotter & Trevor Vallese
CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter and Field of 68 content manager Trevor Vallese join Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview the...
Ep. 1151 - Mike LaTulip previews the Final Four & Illinois vs. UConn
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois clinching a spot in the Final Four and its matchup against UC...